Lead Cook - Navajo Technical University : Job Details

Job Duties:Responsible for leading the efficient, clean and effective preparation of food items in accordance with menu and standardized recipes for the university cafeteria in Crownpoint, NM. Set up, stock, clean, maintain, and break down work area. Cook a variety of foods in quantities according to the menu and number of customers to be served. Clean vegetables and protein foods, dicing, chopping, slicing, sautéing, grilling, deep fat frying or otherwise preparing food to customer specifications. Follow standardized recipes when preparing dressings, sauces, or other sub recipes. Ensure sub recipes are done in a timely manner so that cafeteria does not run out of this item. Direct activities of workers assisting with preparing and serving meals and assist with operations management. Assist in preparing weekly menus. Complete routine maintenance and cleaning of kitchen and equipment, including weekly deep cleaning. Prepare and sort food for sack lunches for outlying sites or class outings. Track and assist in ordering food and non-food items and receipts of food service vendors. Deliver meals from central kitchen to site kitchen on an as needed basis. Distribute food and supplies as needed to ensure an efficient kitchen operation according to established production schedules. Ensure product rotation using first-in-first-out (FIFO) methodology; check walk-in refrigeration units, shelve new product and make sure old product is utilized first. Operate food preparation machinery including slicers, mincers, mixers, can openers, fryers, and ovens in a safe manner. Ensure proper storage of frozen and fresh food items and thawing of frozen food; ensure items are labeled properly. Maintain a clean and safe working environment and use safe and sanitary food-handling practices while cooking foods; comply with all safety regulations regarding the use of equipment, guards, and other devices.Requirements:This position requires an Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts and one year of experience as a cooking assistant.